I am very thankful for all the students that have taken Free Form over the years, especially my black belts! We have a great martial arts program today because of all of you! We have some of the best martial artists in the world training in Free Form Martial Arts. Thank you all!

Master Lavelle

THE 12 MUST LIFE SKILLS

1. FOCUS - When you pay attention, you look with your eyes, listen with your ears, and think with your mind. From doing well in school to earning your next belt, focus helps you to learn and do better.

2. RESPECT - Treat your parents with respect by doing what they ask. Treat your siblings with respect by being kind and sharing. Treat your teachers with respect by paying attention.

3. DISCIPLINE - Whether it’s cleaning your room, doing homework, or practicing the martial arts, you’ll always feel great when you do your best. Feeling great about yourself is called self-esteem.

4. FAMILY - Show your family their importance by spending time with them. Obey your parents and get along with your siblings.

5. ACADEMIC - Learning is important because it helps you know things. When you know things, like the answers on a test, you feel smart. Being smart comes from being a good learner. Being a good learner starts with focus.

6. ATTITUDE - Be a happy person. Acting in a positive manner makes everything more fun.

7. CONFIDENCE - Confidence teaches you to never give up and always do your best. It encourages you to work hard and always feel good about yourself.

8. CHOICES - If you make good choices, good things happen. If you make bad choices, bad things happen.

9. GOALS - It’s important to have and achieve goals. When you achieve a goal, you feel good about yourself.

10. FITNESS - Fitness helps you to be healthy and strong. Exercising feels good and gives you lots of energy.

11. TEAMWORK - Teamwork is a formula for success. You can accomplish much more as a team than by yourself.

12. MANNERS - Good manners are the sign of an intelligent person. It shows consideration for others and promotes harmony.